1 comments about 7 Series Sampler: One Wild Night.

1. What can I say,Bon Jovi(Jon Bon Jovi)is the King of Rock,Soul,he knows what life is about.This album puts together thier hits live that are amazing.I cannot even compare them to anybody because they are so incredible.I cannot live without these hot Jersey men Thanks Guys.#1 fan

1 comments about Live in L.A..

1. Joe Cocker "Live In LA" was recorded in 1972 and released in 1976. This was Joe's first tour since his famous Maddogs and Englishmen extravaganza. Although the tour received lukewarm reviews, this cd captures some of the raw rock and blues power that Cocker is famous for. His take on "Early In The Morning" is nothing short of thunderous. Some old favorites are here to enjoy like "Midnight Rider", High Time We Went" and "Hitchcock Railway". Riding on the success of the Maddogs tour Joe was now playing larger venues like Madison Square Garden in front of 20,000 people and the crowds responded and had fun regardless of what the critics were saying at the time. Joe gets ample support from the Chris Stainton[keyboards], Alan Spenner and Neil Hubbard[bass and lead guitar], Jim Keltner and Jim karstein[drums], Jim Horn, Jim Price and Bobby Keys[horns] and Felix Falcon[percussion]. His blusey version of the Stephen Stills classic "Love The One You're With" is a real treat and the best cover of that tune ever made. This is seventies classic rock at it's best. How can the Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame continue to exclude this legend and vote in the Ramones? Go figure?

2 comments about Palace Springs.

1. I won't forget the day I found a cassette of Palace Springs. It was on the RoadRacer label, a label that general dealt with speed/thrash/death metal. I already had a few of Hawkwind's releases from the 1970s. I was curious how Hawkwind sounded in the 1990s and once I heard Palace Springs, I was amazed. The band did not sell out, and did not turn to speedmetal (thank goodness) despite them being on the same label as Sepultura. The album was recorded live, but it has all the quality of a studio recording. There are several new songs like "Back in the Box", "Treadmill", and "Acid Test" as well as very inspired version of such classics as "Damnation Alley", "Time We Left", "Void of Golden Light", and "Heads". I was also really amazed at the band's synth sound. Certainly lots of digital synths are used, as you expect from a 1991 recording, but there are plenty of Moog-like lead synth sounds making me think that they also used analog synths, or make a digital synth sound analog. The band was trying for a '70s prog sound, but with some modern, early '90s elements, like the aforementioned used of digital synths. Definately more guitar oriented than Space Bandits and the band seemed to have dropped their '80s style drum machine for real drums, making me feel this is quite an improvement over Space Bandits. This was the last Hawkwind album to feature Harvey Bainbridge, Simon House, and Bridgett Wishart. Although many seem to prefer their 1992 followup Electric Tepee, for me I feel that this was one of Hawkwind's best from the 1990s.



2. This CD contains Harvey Bainbridge's best work, Acid Test, the culmination of his experiments with ambient rock. For that reason, it's an absolute must-have.

1 comments about Slade on Stage.

1. Too bad there is no video. This is one is definitely the best Live album by Slade and one of the best Live Rock'n'Roll performances ever. I don't understand why albums like this one go out of print.

No comments about Steppenwolf - Greatest Hits and More Live.

5 comments about Best of Live.

1. I accidentaly purchased this thinking I was buying a DVD. Foreigner is one of those rare bands that manages to sound raw and polished all at the same time with their studion recordings. This allows you to close your eyes and imagine you're listening to a really fabulous LIVE performance. Consequently this live CD, without video, doesn't really add anything, and in fact loses the balance & audio quality of their studio work.



2. As you can see by the review of my title, this is the real deal of Foreigner, not that new fake lineup currently out on tour. This CD features all the members from the first three lineups (the lineups that ACTUALLY RECORDED all those great songs we know and love.) The performances here are from various concerts from different eras. However, it's all blended together for one killer live experience. The only gripe is that it doesn't have Hot Blooded, but if you want the live version, get Records or the 2002 Double Vision remaster. So, if you want the real deal of Foreigner (with lead singer Lou Gramm), don't waste your time, money and CD rack space on Extended Versions. Buy this CD instead, you won't regret it.



3. I can not argue with anything being said and love the album and the band......Foreigner was my favorite band in '77 hitting me hard right away with their debut album and my senior year in high school. I still know all the words to the songs on this album and from time to time sing along with the volume blasting. So, let em see if my "missing song" story will get some notice and get a copy dug up from the Foreigner archives somehow for me. The next year, I heard a Philadelphia radio station play Foreigner in concert and the second hit nailed me upside the head and i almost went down for the count. In this concert, Foreigner played Starrider and what an amazing version they did, extended and adding a long flute solo by Ian McDonald that would knock anyones socks off. The following year i had the opportunity to get tickets for the Double Vision tour and saw them in Philadelphia. Ring a bell? the radio broadcast was from Phila. I heard it there - that amazing extended version with Ian's solo was heard live by me. Over the years i saw Foreigner 3 more times, but never did any of those shows do any Version of Starrider, let alone that awesome version. So....I am still searching.................it will say on my headstone "Died without Ever having Found Peace - Starrider Eluded Him"!!



4. I think Valdosta, GA is the sweetest town in the world, maybe
   the very sweetest and I love everything it's got. I make a lotta
   love with the town. I think I would love to live near there.



5. THIS LIVE ALBUM I WAS SHOCKED TO ALL GLORY WHEN I FIRST LAYED EYES ON THE BEST OF FOREIGNER LIVE. THIS CLASSIC LIVE CD IS THE BEST LIVE CD CONCERT IN FOREIGNER-ROCK HISTORY. I LOVE THIS ALBUM. AND I OWN IT TO. CAUSTION: THIS ALBUM MY CAUSE DOUBLE VISON.

5 comments about The Kids Are Alright.

1. And those Englishmen that I speak of are Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, John Entwistle, and Keith Moon, better known to the rock world and their fans as The Who. In this 1979 rockumentary directed by Jeff Stein, the band is shown in classic clips performing some of their best songs. When it opens, we see them performing "My Generation" on "The Smothers Brothers Show". After the documentary's titles are shown, we cut to a clip of them singing "I Can't Explain" on what would be the last broadcast of "Shindig", ABC's evening answer to their ever-popular "American Bandstand". About a half-hour or so into the movie, we're treated to their electrifying performance of "See Me, Feel Me/Listening to You" at the 1969 Woodstock Festival. In between these rocking performances, we get to see the four men reveal their true selves during interviews, such as the one done by English TV show host Russell Harty. Here, you get to see them display their sense of humor, with Harty not batting an eye. They are also asked, by various fans, questions on topics ranging from drugs to looks. Although all four members are interviewed, none is interviewed more often than Pete Townshend, who presents a thoughtful, serious side of himself. Of course, no Who documentary would be complete without clips of him destroying his guitar during concerts, for which he is legendary. During the "Smothers Brothers" segment, after Tom watches Townshend destroy his guitar, he tells his brother Dick to bring his guitar (so that Townshend could destroy it!). We also get to see drummer Keith Moon during his crazy, maniacal moments and on the drums. I would say he was The Who's equivalent of The Beatles's Ringo Starr, who, by the way, we see talking to Moon. Throughout this whole movie, we hear the best that these guys had to offer, including the aforementioned "My Generation" (we also get treated to a clip of them singing it at the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival), "I Can't Explain", "Teenage Wasteland", "Happy Jack", "Tommy", "Pinball Wizard", "Won't Get Fooled Again", "Magic Bus", and at the end, "Long Live Rock".
   
   These men knew how to rock; their music defined a generation. If you're a fan and think that they rock, like I do, then you should no doubt love this showcase of one of the best rock bands of all time.



2. I ordered this DVD on January 16, 2007 -- I can't believe that I didn't write a review at the time -- and I've played it so many times that the grooves are getting worn out. No, seriously, I'm so worried that it will get scratched that I just ordered two more copies.
   
   I was a Who fan. This DVD turned me into a raving Who fan. It starts out with a bang (a real one, complete with drum shrapnel and burning hair) and ends with a blistering live performance of WGFA (Won't Get Fooled Again) from 1978 -- Keith Moon's last public performance with the band. There's also a live version of "Baba O'Riley" from the same session in 1978, and magical footage from Woodstock of Daltrey singing "See me, hear me, touch me, feel me" as the sun breaks over the horizon and floods the stage. Makes me want to have been there even more than Hendrix's performances do.
   
   I just watched "Live at Isle of Wight" (as well as the Woodstock footage), and the '78 live versions of Baba and WGFA are every bit as electric as the performances in '69 and '70.
   
   The bonus material is also fascinating: if you look at what they did during the restoration and audio cleanup of the original release, your jaw will be hanging on the floor (if you like such things).
   
   This deserves twice as many stars as I can give it. No offense to anyone who doesn't like it, but how that's possible is beyond my comprehension.
   
   Long live rock.
   
   P.S. You should also get your hands on the DVD about the making of Who's Next: amazing, truly amazing -- behind the scenes info from Townshend, Glyn Johns, and many other people involved with the production of the record. It answers a lot of questions, like "Is that a *violin* at the end of Baba O'Riley?" (Yes, played by Dave Arbus) and "Is that a synth loop?" (No, but you'll have to listen to Glyn Johns's explanation because I don't quite understand it)



3. This wonderful film has at last been restored to its original cinematic glory. I went to the Rialto in Leicester Square, London (where the film had been premiered) to see it in 1979, and this DVD brought the whole terrific experience back to me. TKAA was butchered for VHS release, with many little details thrown out: In many ways, the details are what makes the story of The Who fascinating. They highlight personality traits of all four members: Moon's reckless lunacy, Daltrey's pragmatic presence, Entwistle's wry stoicism and Townshend's restless energy. Of course the concert and TV footage is priceless. Any rock fan will be enthralled watching this. You don't have to be a Who fanatic. God bless the 'Orrible 'Ooo!



4. If you don't already own this restored version in HD,you'll think I'm exaggerating. If you do already own this,or have seen it...excuse me,EXPERIENCED it,you'll know I'm telling the truth. Also, you obviously have to be a WHO fan,but that should go without saying,right? If there's a fire,I'm grabbing THIS DVD on my way out the door!!! Scare the neighbors,blow up the speakers, just RAISE HELL with this MAMMOTH MOTHER.
   The fact that it opens with the FBI warning shaking as if a giant were about to smash through your screen is a pretty accurate opening. Somehow this movie had gotten past me for 29 years!?! Can't explain why,been a Who fan since 1969, sure I'd seen clips from it, but man, did Jeff Stein do a GREAT JOB !!! Anyway, don't hesitate if you're considering this...trust me, buy it,you WON'T be sorry, and...may you find a seller as CONSCIENTIOUS as I did ("shawnek")...they packed it so well, it might have withstood dynamite!!! Great seller,great DVD, LIFE CAN BE GOOD sometimes !!!!



5. I have a friend who watched this DVD recently one night . He suffers a bit from sleep-disorder. He says he had absolutely NO chance of sleeping after the undiluted deluge of adrenaline which is the Who on this album. It makes contemporary acts seem lifeless, over-rehearsed, calculated, calculating and inhibited.
   
   Not these guys. Man oh Man!

No comments about Unplugged (The Official Bootleg).

5 comments about Viva!.

1. The biggest flaw with this album is that it isn't longer. I'd love to hear more music from this great live unit. The song selection leans heavily on the first two Roxy albums, when Eno was part of the band.
   
   Those numbers, here played live by the Eddie Jobson version of Roxy (Jobson was Eno's replacement), are effectively reworked versions and are great. Not necessarily better, though Do The Strand and Pyjamarama are way more energetic then the originals, just different and very well done. For me, a highlight is the expanded If There Is Something, with its beautiful instrumental passages and powerful drumming. Great music and a great complement to the studio albums.



2. When I was 12 or 13 I saw pictures of Roxy Music in Creem. They seemed like a gimmick band, a circus troupe, a costume party, a joke band. Then I took a risk and bought Viva. I've been a fan ever since. Out of the Blue combines everything great about The Doors, VU & King Crimson, and yet is totally original to Roxy. Pyjamerama is more funky yet relaxed than studio version & rocks harder. Both Ends Burning is THE version of the song. I give this 4 stars because it's a single record/CD (you know there is more stuff in the can). I recommend any fan seek out 1975 bootleg from NYC with a jaw-dropping version of Mother Of Pearl & other material from Country Life through Siren. Also, the 1976 show bootlegs from Stockholm, Sweden are excellent. Some of those songs can be seen in recent DVD collection The Thrill of It All. Force this CD on Avalon fans, or people who think of Roxy as a mellow 80's euro-pop band.



3. "Viva" could be called Roxy Music's "Get Yer Ya Yas Out," were it not for the fact that it is the final offering from the original Ferry-Manzanera-Mackey-Thompson-Jobson era. The music is tight, crisp, (and some reviewers here have noted that renditions of songs on the album are superior to their original "album" manifestation. I agree...) After this, Roxy, sadly, would become but a dreaded "AOR" vehicle for Bryan Ferry.



4. Not bad at all - but the studio versions are perfection. I don't think I will be listening to this much.



5. I agree with many others that this is Roxy Music at their prime. I thought I'd share a couple thoughts about why. Aside from the band itself being in top form, the energy of that time came into play. Phil Manzanera was also in a band called 801 Live with Brian Eno, which kept his guitar on fire, and the bass player for the tour was John Wetton, recently of King Crimson! So that powerful bass/guitar jam in "Red" by King Crimson seems to be flowing through this tour as well. Fascinating dynamic!

5 comments about The Concert.

1. This is the CCR live album to get, if you want to hear them really playing live and doing their songs just like their records, but faster. In this way, they were a very 60's type band. It was kind of cute this swamp rock thing. Sound quality is good enough, so enjoy an hour of CCR.
   
   Essential live albums from the 70's:
   Deep Purple - Made In Japan
   The Who - Live At Leeds



2. This album sounds terrible. It blars. Can't distinguish individual sounds. The perforomance itself is also lousy.
   It's a waste o0f money. Sorry that I bought it!!



3. If you like your bands to play live a faithful note for note reproduction of their albums then you'll love this album. If you're the type who likes a band to open up, change things around a bit and show some spontaneity in their live shows then this album is not for you.

   Although, written over 3 years ago I have to take issue with previous reviewer kireviewer. A few things he/she said are simply untrue.

   The reason Creedence didn't allow their appearance at Woodstock to appear on the album or movie had nothing to do with money. Creedence came on late at night after the Grateful Dead had put everyone to sleep. Their set was filled with numerous technical difficulties. Fogerty, already sensing the future importance of the event, didn't want Creedence's legacy to be such a poor performance.

   It has never been documentated in any way that there were issues within the band about the style of music they played. If Fogerty wanted the band to be a showcase for his songs, so what? The guy wrote about 13 top ten singles in a 3 year period. The album Mardi Gras proved that the songs from the other members of Creedence were not up to snuff.

   John WAS an autocrat. You had to do things his way or take the highway. To say that he couldn't get along with anybody is a bit unfair though.

   Oh, by the way, as a reward for sticking with the band for ten years before Proud Mary hit John gave all the members a percentage of songwriting royalties for the first few albums even though they had absolutely nothing to do with writing any of the songs. Never heard Lennon or McCartney doing anything like that for Ringo.




4. This is a great live album from Creedence Clearwater Revival!!!Contains live versions of:Proud Mary,Green River,Bad Moon Rising,Commotion,Travellin' Band,Born On the Bayou,Fortunate Son,Who'll Stop The Rain,Down On The Corner,Keep On Chooglin' and more!!! This CD rocks!!! Two thumbs up!!! Five stars!!! A+



5. "The Concert" has taken some hits through the years, but it is actually a really fine live album, featuring several of the group's best songs in tough, muscular renditions.

   The sound is good, the songs are great, and there are virtually no weak moments here.
   Some of the band's lesser-known album tracks, like "The Midnight Special", "Tombstone Shadow" and the spiritual-slash-rockabilly tune "Don't Look Now", are particularly enjoyable in this live setting, but the single hits work very well also, including "Proud Mary" and "Green River".

   4 1/2 stars. Highly recommended.